Captain 250 DI vs Swaraj 724 XM — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Captain 250 DI (₹ 3.61 Lakh – ₹ 4.6 Lakh) and Swaraj 724 XM (₹ 4.58 Lakh – ₹ 4.78 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

	Captain 250 DI	Swaraj 724 XM
Aglist Score	5.8	7.6
Price (ex-showroom)	₹3,61,000	₹4,58,344
Engine HP	25	25
Engine capacity	1,290	1,824
Cylinders	2	2
Gearbox	Synchromesh, 8 Forward + 2 Reverse (high-low), single clutch	8 Forward + 2 Reverse, heavy-duty 280 mm single dry plate clutch
Transmission type	Synchromesh, 8 Forward + 2 Reverse (high-low), single clutch	8 Forward + 2 Reverse, heavy-duty 280 mm single dry plate clutch
Brakes	Oil immersed brakes	Dry disc (oil-immersed optional)
Steering	Power steering	Mechanical steering, single drop arm
Lifting capacity	600 kg	1,000 kg
Fuel tank	20 litres	35 litres
Weight	890 kg	1,750 kg
Drive	2WD	2WD
Warranty	—	2 years / 2000 hours

Aglist Score — broken down

	Captain 250 DI	Swaraj 724 XM
Value for money	9.3	6.9
Power & performance	2.2	9.3
Hydraulics & implements	2.3	8.5
Build & durability	8.7	8.8
Comfort & usability	6.8	4.2
Warranty & service reach	5	6.5

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Swaraj 724 XM (7.6/10) edges out the Captain 250 DI (5.8/10). The Captain 250 DI is ₹97,344 cheaper to buy, which matters if the budget is tight.

Captain 250 DI: Orchard and vegetable growers on two to four acres wanting rotavator power without giving up narrow-row access.

Swaraj 724 XM: Four to eight acres of mixed cropping needing one tractor for ploughing, sowing, thresher drive and trolley work.